TAN 24: TANgerine Speedo.. (Page 7)

Steve. Congrats on the 1K.  

Well, hmmm. I guess I could die and no one would pay attention

Reposting from earlier... this weeks' "Why I am Thinking of Quitting Race" muse:

This is not a 'poor me' post, I'm actually in quite a good mood.

It just this simple - I can get somewhat better,  but its going to take a ton of work and I'll still never be very competitive or fast, and I can 'look good' without killing myself to get ready for these races. I simply want to ride my bike and not feel pressured to go out and run all the time, or feel like 'one of these days I have to get into the pool'.

I've raced less and less starting with 2006 being the most (although most of those were 5Ks and I could easily just ride and do nothing but 5Ks). But what's the point of staying active on a tri site if you're not interested in doing what it takes to do them well? For what some of these races cost, these are a lot of nice weekends relaxing at the beach or at a hotel.

Plus, I really feel like I'm neglecting my guitar and my writing.

Well, hmmm. I guess I could die and no one would pay attention

Well, hmmm. I guess I could die and no one would pay attention

Reposting from earlier... this weeks' "Why I am Thinking of Quitting Race" muse:

This is not a 'poor me' post, I'm actually in quite a good mood.

It just this simple - I can get somewhat better, but its going to take a ton of work and I'll still never be very competitive or fast, and I can 'look good' without killing myself to get ready for these races. I simply want to ride my bike and not feel pressured to go out and run all the time, or feel like 'one of these days I have to get into the pool'.

I've raced less and less starting with 2006 being the most (although most of those were 5Ks and I could easily just ride and do nothing but 5Ks). But what's the point of staying active on a tri site if you're not interested in doing what it takes to do them well? For what some of these races cost, these are a lot of nice weekends relaxing at the beach or at a hotel.

Plus, I really feel like I'm neglecting my guitar and my writing.

Well, hmmm. I guess I could die and no one would pay attention

Reposting from earlier... this weeks' "Why I am Thinking of Quitting Race" muse:

This is not a 'poor me' post, I'm actually in quite a good mood.

It just this simple - I can get somewhat better,  but its going to take a ton of work and I'll still never be very competitive or fast, and I can 'look good' without killing myself to get ready for these races. I simply want to ride my bike and not feel pressured to go out and run all the time, or feel like 'one of these days I have to get into the pool'.

I've raced less and less starting with 2006 being the most (although most of those were 5Ks and I could easily just ride and do nothing but 5Ks). But what's the point of staying active on a tri site if you're not interested in doing what it takes to do them well? For what some of these races cost, these are a lot of nice weekends relaxing at the beach or at a hotel.

Plus, I really feel like I'm neglecting my guitar and my writing.

I thought you might say that after returning from lunch.

Do what makes you happy. But you don't seem to know what that is--nor do I, frankly, but there's a peaceful acceptance of the fact that I have no idea what makes me happy, so I just do whatever seems right at the time.

I thought you might say that after returning from lunch.

Do what makes you happy. But you don't seem to know what that is--nor do I, frankly, but there's a peaceful acceptance of the fact that I have no idea what makes me happy, so I just do whatever seems right at the time.

Just can't force myself to try the bubble tea.   Almost did it a couple of weekends ago, then I stopped. 

MISSCULLEN - flavor of CHOICE!!!! please.....  I need a response ASAP.  I will not be able to continue my day without it.....

I prefer acai berry, strawberry, or green tea flavored (maybe mango too) smoothie with bubbles.....  I like those fat straws too...

I dunno. I feel like if I don't, I won't work out as hard and I'll lose everything I've gained. Its weird. I don't even know WHY at this point I'm bothering to race, because I'm really not having fun.

Well, there are sea lions swimming in the Sacramento River right now and that's kind of nice to watch... which we did at lunch.

I have some unresolved issues that I won't bore TAN with that are driving my urge to race somewhat.

Speaking of straws - I don't like them.  They are just plane silly and should be outlawed.

It's a VOLUME thing.  If I'm thirsty, I can't get enough fluids at a rapid enough rate.  First thing I do when the server brings me a soda with a straw?  Throw it on the table.

Now, if you are talking Bubble tea straws, that's a different story.  Extra large diameter allowing a MUCH higher flow rate.  I lof bubble tea straws.....

What the hell is bubble tea.....I have never heard of it?